Community Calendar

TIA Helping Hand

The original Clothes Closet, located on Firetower Rd., has reopened, now as T.I.A. Community Helping Hand. All proceeds will go toward the Lincoln County Food Pantry and emergency needs of the community, 50/50.

All donations are welcome, we will pick up. Your donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are: Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-7838 or 706-359-7345.

ACS offers RtoR prog.

The American Cancer Society now offers its Road to Recovery program to cancer patients in Lincoln County who need transportation to and from their treatments, free of charge. Drivers are trained society volunteers who pick up patients at their homes, take them to their treatment and drive them back home.

For more information call the American Cancer Society's local office at 1-866-227-0904 or Lincoln County coordinator Jill Urban at 706- 359-3322.

Fall concert

The Lincoln County Middle School and High School choral departments will present their fall concert Sat., Nov. 18 at Lincolnton Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m.

Featured music for this concert are folk songs from around the world. Tickets are being sold by any middle school or high school choir student for $5.00 or in the middle school office from Mrs. Hardeman. There will be no ticket sales at the door the evening of the concert.

Toy Run Dec. 9

Lincoln Iron Horse will hold its annual Toy Run on Saturday, December 9 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Help with heat

The Energy Assistance Program began taking applications Wed., Nov. 1 for homebound and elderly 65 years and older households to pay their home heating costs. If funds are available, it will be opened to the general public Fri., Dec. 1.

Applications for Lincoln County will be taken at The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Nov. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. only. If you cannot make these dates, you must apply at one of their local locations. For more information, please call 1-866-722-4346.

Play Nov. 20

The LCHS Region 7-A runner-up one-act play cast will be presenting their rendition of Steel Magnolias on Mon., Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. In addition to the play, several students will be presenting interpretation pieces that they have learned in class and/or performed in compe- tition.

Tickets, which are $5 in advance and $6 at the door, may be purchased in advance from any cast member or from Mrs. Robinson. You may contact Mrs. Robinson at the school at 359-3121 for ticket information.

Church anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate its 130th church anniversary on Sun., Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Rev. Nathaniel Irvin and Old Storm Branch Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Plate sale benefit

A barbecue plate sale to benefit Larry Beggs and his family will be held Sat., Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plates may be picked up at Paradise BBQ or Lincolnton City Fire Department. Tickets will be sold in advance and cost $6 each. Please call Billy Jo Paradise at 706-359-6157.

59 MET at MBC

Morningside Baptist Church will host a 59 Minutes of Evangelism Training (59 MET)Session on Tues., Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.

59 MET was developed by the Georgia Baptist Convention to help churches train and encourage every member to be soul-winners for Jesus Christ. Training sessions last 59 minutes and involve biblical teaching, sharing personal testimony, keeping a prayer list and proven strategies on leading people to Jesus.

The event is open to everyone. For more information, please call 706- 359-1370 or email mbcpastor@nuz. net.

Little League meeting

Lincoln County Little League Association will meet on Mon., Nov. 20 at the Dova Partridge Annex at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with umpiring, coaching, rules and regulations, or would just like to serve on the board, please call Andy Wengrow at 706-401-9597 or 359- 1453.

Festival Off Main

The 4th Annual Thomson Festival Off Main will be held Sat., Dec. 2. Applications for crafters, vendors, 5- K runners and parade participants are available from the chamber of commerce by calling 706-597-1000 or Johnette Bell at the Brier Patch at 706-595-3087.

Community Thanksgiving

Lincolnton United Methodist Church will host this year's Community Thanksgiving Service on Sun., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

Rev. Lanis Lewis, co-pastor of First Assembly of God, will bring the message. An offering will be received and canned goods will be collected as well.

The offering will help the Lincoln County Ministerial Association meet benevolent needs in our community and the canned goods will go to the food pantry.

Classic Re-Runs

Classic Re-Runs is a non profit clothes shop specializing in good quality, lightly worn clothes for all sizes. They also have household items, dishes, and what-knots. All money is used exclusively for people with a medical emergency in Lincoln County. Donations are tax deductible.

Classic Re-Runs is located at 108 Main Street, next door to China One. Stop by to check out their half-price sales and specials that change weekly.

Hours of operation are Thurs., and Fri., 9:30 - 5 and Sat., 9 - 2. Please call 706-359-5765 or 706-359-5769.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16 at the Lincoln County Library.

The guest speaker will be Chairman, Walker T. Norman. Come and be a part of the concerned citizens of Lincoln County.

Food Pantry hours

The Lincoln County Food Pantry will be open during its regular hours of 9 a.m. until 12 noon on November 20. Due to Thanksgiving falling on November 23, the pantry will be closed.

Singing at Purvis

A gospel singing featuring the Adoration Quartet and fish fry will be held at Purvis School House on Sat., Nov. 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. Plates cost $7.50. You may dine in or take out. The singing begins at 7 p.m.

Purvis is located on Ga. 17 between Wrens and Thomson. Call 706-547- 6767 for advanced tickets.

Ladies Bible study

Lincolnton Baptist Church will host a ladies Bible study entitled, "Lord, I Want to Know You" by Kay Arthur. The Study will be held in the conference room on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 p.m. or Thursdays from 9 - 11 a.m.

This is a 16 week study and although it has already begun, it's not too late to join in. The cost is $15 per book.

Womens program

Tabernacle Womens Ministry invites the public to its annual Womens Ministry Program at 2 p.m., November 19 at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Minister Cathy Jones and Freedom Church will be in charge of this special occasion.

LCMS pageant

The Lincoln County Middle School Pageant will be held Thurs., Nov. 30. Deadline to enter is Nov. 21 with an entry fee of $35. Late entries may be made no later than 3 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 27 with a $45 fee. Entry forms have been given to every girl in the middle school, if you need another one, you may pick it up at the LCMS office.

Christmas Child

Morningside Baptist Church will be a drop off point for Operation Christmas Child which uses the power of a simple gift to share a sense of hope with suffering children.

Everyone is asked to fill one or more shoe boxes with gifts and drop them off at Morningside the week of Nov. 13 - 20. Someone will be at the church Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Sat. by appointment only. For more information you may call the church at 706-359-1380 or Barbara Gould at 706-359-4650.

Free legal help

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) staff will be in Lincoln County to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal, non-criminal, help on a first-come, first-serve basis at The Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Ave., on Wed., Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

If you are unable to meet with them on this date, you may call them any day at 1-800-248-6697.

Choir anniversary

First Baptist Church Gospel Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. All area churches and the public is welcome.

Bids wanted

The Lincoln County High School Cheerleaders are requesting bids for providing a 50'x70'x20' steel frame metal practice building.

If interested, please contact Andy Wengrow at 706-401-9597 for bid specifications. Sealed bids will be opened on Dec. 1, 10 a.m. at the Lincoln County Board of Education Office. Bids must be received by Nov. 30.

Quartet to perform

The Primitive Quartet will be at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church, Hwy. 220 E, on Fri., Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

No admission will be charged but a love offering will be accepted. For directions, please call 706-359-3996.

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on Nov. 28.

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department for more information.

Vendors wanted

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will host their 9th Annual Holidays In Olde Lincoln Towne Festival and Holiday Parade on Sat., Dec. 2, 2006 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. downtown Lincolnton with the holiday parade beginning at 3 p.m.

The chamber is seeking area vendors, parade entries, entertainment, and more. If you would like more information contact Ginger Parham at 706-359-7970 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sponsors needed Sponsors are needed to help Cindy Juhasz accept the invitation to travel and study in Australia and New Zealand in 2007 as part of the People to People Student Ambassador Program. If you or your business would like to help, please contact Roland Juhasz at 706-359-5808 for more information.

Fund set up for Myers

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to help Ray Myers with medical expenses. Ray has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has a long and expensive road ahead of him. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Zoning meetings

The Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Board meetings for 2006 are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on the following dates in the Commis-sioner's Conference Room on the first floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse: Mon., Nov. 6; and Mon., Dec. 4.

Christmas in Harlem

The City of Harlem will hold its 4th Annual Christmas in the Heart of Downtown Harlem on Sat., Dec. 9. The day will begin with breakfast with Santa, reservations must be made by Nov. 28 as seating is limited.

A craft show/demonstrations will be held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. If you would like to set up a craft booth or to reserve your spot for breakfast, please contact Kathy Ham at 706-556-0401.

Pastor anniversary

Parks Grove F.B.H. Church family invites the public to share in Rev. Tonita Cody's eighth anniversary on Sun., Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Evang. Flora Ware of True Fellowship Holiness Church.

GED/Adult classes

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359- 5769.

Early deadline

In observance of Thanksgiving, The Lincoln Journal will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24.

The deadline for news and advertisements to appear in the November 23 issue of the paper will be Friday, November 17, at 5 p.m.

The deadline for the November 30 issue of The Lincoln Journal is Monday, November 27, at 5 p.m.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving

service Nov. 19

To get into the true spirit of the holiday season, area churches will join together in worship at the annual Community Thanksgiving Service set for Sunday, November 19, at 7 p.m. at Lincolnton United Methodist Church.

The event is being sponsored by the Lincoln County Ministerial Association.

Rev. Lanis Lewis, co-pastor of First Assembly of God, will bring the message, with special music presented by Marcene Powell, organist; Jean Gale, pianist; vocalist Renee Hall, minister of music at Lincolnton Baptist Church; and a community choir, under the director of Rev. Terry Bonds, copastor of First Assembly of God.

Everyone is invited to come and sing in the community choir. Practice will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary the day of the worship service.

The offering collected during the service will be used for charitable works in the community including helping the needy in the county with utilities, rent, lodging, and food.

In addition to the love offering, the ministerial association will likewise be collecting canned food for the Lincoln County Food Pantry.

All members of the community are encouraged to attend this special worship service to thank God both individually and corporately for His many blessings.

Refreshments will be served in the church fellowship hall immediately following the program.

Living history perform.

The Robert Toombs House State Historic Sites' living history performers will present a delightful Christmas experience on Sat., Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

As part of the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites' 75th anniversary celebration, "Santa and his elves" will bring to life seventy-five years of Christmas music by bringing the lyrics to life. Admission is free. Contact Ashley or Marcia for more information at 706-678-2226.